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Podcast: Retro Blood
Episode: Retro Blood 176: Near Dark (1987)
Description: 🎙️ Retro Blood 176: Near Dark (1987) 🎙️
James Kline and J.H. Alison wrap up 1980s Vampire Horror Month: Part 2 with one of the grittiest and most underrated vampire flicks of the decade—Near Dark! 🌄🧛♂️
We kick things off with quick thoughts on the film, comparing it to other vampire classics and discussing its unique neo-western horror vibe. Then, in our Weekly History Segment, we look at what was happening in Pro Wrestling and Metal Music around its release on October 2, 1987. James dives into Jerry “The King” Lawler winning the Lord of the Ring Tournament, while Alison covers the Lynyrd Skynyrd Reunion T...